19 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1941
Page
1
Fragmented notice from the Atlantic News Telegraph describes newspaper masthead details, carrier rates, and subscription options. It lists offices in Washington and Des Moines, notes 1879 act registration, and announces postal service handling and contact numbers.
In Washington, the war and navy departments face criticism over press censorship as editors and generals clash on control of military information. The army assigns Major General Robert C. Richartson to oversee press relations amid debate on patriotic loyalty and government handling of Latin American navy tours.
The piece argues American admirals pressed news suppression beyond the president’s request, accusing allies of press policy interference. It claims Washington correspondents cooperate and cites navy censorship contrasts with public debate over ship movements and peacetime limits.
The readable bits reference Paris to a voyage, a navy topic, and mentions of names like Kel and Roteich. Context is unclear with fragmented text and stray symbols, giving no definite event, date, or outcome.
A 1941 column notes Navy Commander Thurber defends press critique of Admiral Stark while condemning blanket attacks on naval operations. It questions state department praise and cites Edwards, Lat Americas tours, and tensions between loyalty and free inquiry in wartime press.
The writer praises American cheese from Nauvoo Illinois and compares it favorably to Roquefort. A long note on covered bridges cites 662 letters supporting roofing to protect timbers and prevent rot. Vignettes include Betty McLaughlin of Wilmington and a kind anecdote in Philadelphia. Rich with small-town observations and comments.
The piece notes a sign off practice for Nellie Ges versus Mrs. Robert O. Ross, and recalls the 1937 Braddock Louis title bout where Braddock earned $100,000 plus future prospects. It also mentions Joe Gould’s stipulation for Braddock’s share if Louis won, and their ongoing presence at Louis fights.
A Dover England newspaper item shows a wartime line praising comfort and convenience for a foe facing the enemy. The fragment hints at morale boosting rhetoric in a historical ad or notice from wartime days.
City council eyed a street flusher. Residents traveled to Creston Fremont Des Moines and Excelsior Springs for meetings trips and events. A fire north of Maine killed 16 cattle. parade goers and lodge visits documented. A first house marker was placed in Atlantic by D A R S.
The poem contrasts springtime festivals of peach, plum, and orchard with war and violence. It laments that while nature awakens with blossoms and fragrance, human hatred and brutal conflict intrude. The piece reflects on peaceful beauty versus marching soldiers and cannon fire.
A quirky column recounts a woods encounter by George Oleon of Atlantic Greenhouses, a street scene of stolen groceries, and a Rhode Island resident advocating Cape Cod annexation. It also notes pennies paid for a subscription, plus a rundown of upcoming national awareness weeks and light local humor.
Lincoln Nebraska reports the $8 347 000 Republican river flood control and irrigation project hinges on a three state water treaty approved unanimously by the Nebraska legislature. The pact divides Republican river irrigation water among Nebraska Colorado and Kansas and awaits similar action by Congress. Learn to expect the unexpected. Prive with care.
The Duke of Windsor and the Duchess, on a three day relaxation visit, plan to view a ranch in Canada while social engagements continue. The royal couple, arriving with their American wife, attend social events in Miami Nassau and the Bahamas, with shopping, golf, swimming, and dinners noted as part of their schedule.
Ames reports the state highway commission approved payment of near 7.5 million dollars in principal and interest on county primary road bonds as of May 1. The plan retires 6.41 million in maturing bonds and 1.09 million in interest, with remaining 62.15 million to be retired by May 1, 1950 from the motor vehicle fund. Cerro Gordo has retired its bonds. Louisa county did not vote the issue.
Sixteen year old Joan Brofell, a newcomer in Honeymoon Three, wrote about her most unusual experience being near Greta Garbo. She recalls a moment backstage with the Swedish star and her own awkward encounter in a question filled scene.
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